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Storypod Adds Cherished Penguin Random House Audio Stories, Expanding Its Audio Library Collection

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Continuing its growth trajectory in 2022, Storypod announces the addition of new stories to its library from Penguin Random House Audio, the premier publisher in the audiobook industry. The deal creates 18 new tokens featuring beloved stories for its award-winning tap-to-play audio system that captures the hearts and imaginations of new and emerging readers.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Continuing its growth trajectory in 2022, Storypod announces the addition of new stories to its library from Penguin Random House Audio, the premier publisher in the audiobook industry.
  • "We are excited to launch this new collection of timeless stories together with Penguin Random House Audio for a new generation of children to enjoy in a fresh way," said Daniel Buelhoff, founder of Storypod.
  • "Both Storypod and Penguin Random House Audio recognize how impactful audiobooks can be for building reading skills during the most formative years.
  • Random House Audio, Penguin Audio, Listening Library, and Books on Tape are imprints of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Barack Obama, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Gaiman, Oprah Winfrey Among 2022 Audie Awards® Finalists

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Winners will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 4 from 9:00pm-10:00pm EST/6:00pm-7:00pm PST.

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  • Winners will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 4 from 9:00pm-10:00pm EST/6:00pm-7:00pm PST.
  • "The Audio Publishers Association is proud to announce this year's slate of impressive finalists," said Ana Maria Allessi, President of the APA.
  • We cannot wait to celebrate all of our finalists and their tremendous work on March 4 with host Kal Penn."
  • "I'm overjoyed to be joining my fellow authors and audiobook narrators as the host of this year's ceremony," Kal Penn said.

Midwest Tape Expands Executive Roster: Sean McManus Joins as President of Dreamscape Media, Cat Zappa Promoted to Vice President of Digital Acquisitions at hoopla digital

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Sean McManus joins Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of Midwest Tape, as President.

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  • Sean McManus joins Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of Midwest Tape, as President.
  • Catherine ("Cat") Zappa is promoted to Vice President of Digital Acquisitions at hoopla digital, the category-creating service of Midwest Tape that ushered in the new era of digital access to public libraries.
  • "Our team at Midwest Tape is committed to providing our library partners and customers with the most robust content offering in the industry," said Midwest Tape President Jeff Jankowski.
  • hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 years.

RBmedia Claims 2021 Audie Award

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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LANDOVER, Md., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that its audiobook "Fire in Paradise," written by Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano and narrated by T. Ryder Smith, has won the 2021 Audie Award for Nonfiction.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that its audiobook "Fire in Paradise," written by Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano and narrated by T. Ryder Smith, has won the 2021 Audie Award for Nonfiction.
  • "'Fire in Paradise' is audio at its bestsuperb writing, flawless narration, and top-notch production," said Troy Juliar, Chief Content Officer for RBmedia.
  • "To receive an Audie Award among a record-breaking 1,528 entries is a true testament to the talent of our authors and narrators, the quality and excellence of our production, and the value we bring to the audiobook industry."
  • The 2021 Audie Award winners were announced at the 26th annual Audie Awards ceremony virtually on March 22.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 26TH AUDIE AWARDS®--Winners to be revealed at the Audie Awards® Gala on March 22, 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finalists in 25 competitive categories for the 2021 Audie Awards, including the Audiobook of the Year and the Audie Award for Young Adult, were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) today.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finalists in 25 competitive categories for the 2021 Audie Awards, including the Audiobook of the Year and the Audie Award for Young Adult, were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) today.
  • Winners will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 22, 2021 at 9 pm EST.
  • For the first time, the Audie Awards are being held virtually and will stream live to the public via https://www.audiopub.org/audies-gala .
  • The awards will be preceded by a "virtual red carpet," streaming live at 8:30 pm EST.

John Leguizamo to Host the 26th Annual Audie Awards®, the Most Prestigious Awards in Audiobook and Spoken Word Entertainment

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Audio Publishers Association (APA) announced today that award-winning actor, stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and audio narrator John Leguizamo will emcee the 2021 Audie Awards, the most prestigious awards in audiobook and spoken word entertainment.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Audio Publishers Association (APA) announced today that award-winning actor, stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and audio narrator John Leguizamo will emcee the 2021 Audie Awards, the most prestigious awards in audiobook and spoken word entertainment.
  • The Audie Awards Gala will be held virtually on March 22, 2021, available to the public via livestream on http://www.audiopub.org .
  • Mr. Leguizamo said: "I am beyond excited to be emceeing the 2021 Audie Awards.
  • The Audie Awards is the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

Podium Announces Long-Term Strategic Partnership With 2018 Audible Customer Favorite Narrator Nick Podehl

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with Audie Award-winner and multiple AudioFile Earphones Award-winner Nick Podehl.

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  • Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with Audie Award-winner and multiple AudioFile Earphones Award-winner Nick Podehl.
  • Nick Podehl has been a fan favorite for some of Podium Publishings best-selling sci-fi and fantasy titles.
  • Casting the perfect narrator is what we do at Podium, and we are thrilled to announce this partnership with someone of Nick Podehls skill and caliber.
  • Nick Podehl added, Im very excited to have the opportunity to work more closely with the great people at Podium.

Podium Announces Long-term Strategic Partnership With Audible Narrator Hall of Fame’s Luke Daniels

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with 13-time Audiofile Earphones Award-winner, 4-time Audie Award-nominated narrator, and Audibles 2012 Narrator of the Year Luke Daniels.

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  • Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with 13-time Audiofile Earphones Award-winner, 4-time Audie Award-nominated narrator, and Audibles 2012 Narrator of the Year Luke Daniels.
  • Together, Podium and Luke Daniels have brought best-selling audiobooks to fans ears in Richard Foxs Ember War universe, Luke Chmilenkos Ascend Online series, and JN Chaneys Renegade Star series.
  • Luke Daniels has been a listener favorite for some of Podium Publishings best-selling sci-fi and LitRPG titles.
  • This partnership is a great example of what Podium can do for narrators, said Podium CEO, Scott Dickey.

Podium Announces Long-term Strategic Partnership With Acclaimed Author Craig Alanson and Award-winning Voiceover Artist R.C. Bray

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with New York Times best-selling author Craig Alanson and Audie Award-winning narrator R.C.

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  • Leading independent audiobook publisher Podium Publishing announced today that it has forged a long-term strategic partnership with New York Times best-selling author Craig Alanson and Audie Award-winning narrator R.C.
  • Craig Alanson added, This partnership assures I can work with the incredibly talented R.C.
  • Bray for the entire ExForce series, and that we continue to have the support of an industry-leading and innovative audio publisher, Podium.
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    Craig Alanson is a New York Times best-selling author who began writing the first ExForce book on his lunchbreaks.

'Children of Blood and Bone' named Audiobook of the Year at the 2019 Audie Awards

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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The Audies recognizes outstanding achievement from the authors, narrators, publishers, and producers of the most talked-about audiobooks in the industry.

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  • The Audies recognizes outstanding achievement from the authors, narrators, publishers, and producers of the most talked-about audiobooks in the industry.
  • This year's most prestigious award, Audiobook of the Year, has been named Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone, published by Macmillan Audio.
  • This is world-building entirely through the spoken word and the audiobook succeeds on the power of Turpin's dramatic performance."
  • Stanley Tucci also walked away with an Audie Award as part of the cast for Audible's The Man on the Mountaintop.